The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 49,900
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 9.8 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 21.9 cm taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1621
1759
1946
1402
1794
1995
1759 mm
Width
1794 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1621 mm
Height
1402 mm
2578
4204
2578
4302
4204 mm
Length
4302 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
151 kg
9.15 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
1KP
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2480 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
335 bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
450 NM
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.93 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
4.93 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
31 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
542 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
409 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
511 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
